Peer Pressure Peer Pressuren People of similar age

Peer Pressuren People of similar age trying to influence you to behave in a

Positive Peer Pressure n What you feel when your peers inspire you to do

Negative Peer Pressure n What you feel when your peers challenge you to do

Spoken Pressure n Also called direct pressure. It’s when a person asks you directly

Spoken Pressure REJECTION – Threatening to leave someone out or end a friendship. n

Unspoken Pressure n Also called indirect pressure. It’s when nothing is actually said to

Unspoken Pressure n n n THE HUDDLE – A group stands together talking or

Phrases often used: No one will ever know n What’s the big deal, I

Ways to Resist Negative Peer Pressure Avoid situations where trouble might occur n Do

So why do some people give into Negative Peer Pressure? ? ? Fit in

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Peer Pressure

Peer Pressuren People of similar age trying to influence you to behave in a certain way.

Positive Peer Pressure n What you feel when your peers inspire you to do something worthwhile(good). n Examples – § Challenging you to work hard as a member of a team § Inspiring you to improve your health and appearance § Encouraging you to do your best in school

Negative Peer Pressure n What you feel when your peers challenge you to do something wrong or to try something that goes against what you believe. n Examples – n n n Urging you to use tobacco, alcohol or other drugs Daring you to do something dangerous Encouraging you to be hurtful to someone who has a disability or who is different from you and your friends.

Spoken Pressure n Also called direct pressure. It’s when a person asks you directly to do something, or says things to you that push you toward a certain choice.

Spoken Pressure REJECTION – Threatening to leave someone out or end a friendship. n PUT DOWN – Insulting or calling names to make someone feel bad. n REASONING – Giving reasons to do something or why it would be OK to do it. n

Unspoken Pressure n Also called indirect pressure. It’s when nothing is actually said to you, but because you see others doing something, you feel pressure to do the same.

Unspoken Pressure n n n THE HUDDLE – A group stands together talking or laughing, maybe looking at something you can’t see, with their backs out to others. THE LOOK – Kids who think they’re cool give a look that means: “We’re cool and you’re not. ” THE EXAMPLE – Popular kids simply buy or wear or do something, and because they set an example, others want to follow.

Phrases often used: No one will ever know n What’s the big deal, I do it all the time & never get caught n Everyone else is doing it n You’ll be cool n You only live once n Don’t be a chicken n

Ways to Resist Negative Peer Pressure Avoid situations where trouble might occur n Do a values check n Get a “buddy” n Say no n Walk away n

So why do some people give into Negative Peer Pressure? ? ? Fit in n Be cool n Be liked by others n Afraid something will happen if they don’t n